1

Worship ServicesMay 6, 2012

8:30 and 11 a.m.6:30 p.m.

2

To Our Guests,We especially welcome you today! More information about our church is available in our Welcome Center, located through the doorway to the right of the high pulpit. You can also visit our website at firstpresaugusta.org.

Children’s WorshipWe offer a specially designed program for children in pre-K through fourth grade during the morning services. A leader will escort children from the sanctuary to their classrooms during the hymn of preparation. Parents are welcome to accompany them to observe where to pick them up after the service. Parents of children in pre-K through second grade are asked to pick up their children following Sunday School or the 11 a.m. worship service.

Nursery Nurseries are provided for infants and toddlers during the worship services and Sunday School. We also provide a Mother/Infant Room equipped with audio located beside Nursery 1. Ushers are available to direct you.

Spiritual CareIf you would like to speak to someone about what it means to know Jesus Christ or you have any spiritual need or question, please use one of the prayer cards in the pew rack to contact one of our pastors. Our church elders are also available to speak with you. An elder will be standing next to the pastor following the service.

WelcomeWe are very glad to have you worshipping our gracious God with us today.

Sanctuary Flowers – The Sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God from the wedding of Rhende Borja and Matt Ward.

As stewards of God’s resources, we try not to print an excess of bulletins.We invite you to bring this bulletin with you when you return for the evening service.

Greeters – These elders welcomed you as you entered the services today:Charlie Green, Phin Hitchcock, Ken Lanclos, Michael Merwin ....................... 8:30 a.m.Chip Fisher, Tom Harley, Gerald Killian, Sean Lynch .......................................... 11 a.m.Jim Scarbrough, Stan Smith, Bruce Van Peursem, Matt Willis .......................... 6:30 p.m.

3

The Morning Service

The Meditation – Lord, Speak To Me .........................................................arr. EithunHandbell Choir

Theme: Repentance

† The Peace

Welcome & Announcements ........................................................... Rev. John Franks

Prelude Music

(† Indicates the congregation standing)

Lord, speak to me that I may speak In living echoes of your tone;As you have sought, so let me seek Your erring children lost and lone.

O fill me with your fullness, Lord, Until my very heart o’erflowIn kindling thought and glowing word Your love to tell, your praise to show.

The Call to Worship .............................................................. from Matthew 11:28-30† Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,

For I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us worship God!

(*Ushers may seat worshipers at this time)

*

*

4

(All Verses)The Hymn of Praise – Give Praise to God .................................................... Soli Deo†

Based on Romans 11:33-36 | James Montgomery Boice, 1999 | Paul S. Jones, 1999

*

5

Baptism Response – Jesus Loves Me, This I Know .......................................Bradbury

Words: Anna B. Warner, 1859 | Music: William Bradbury, 1861

The Invocation (Please lift hands)†

The Response

The grass withers and the flowers fall,But the Word of our God stands forever.

The New Testament Lesson ............................................................... Hebrews 6:1-12page 1867 in the pew Bible

The Sacrament of Baptism (8:30 a.m.) .................................... Mary Stewart Meikrantzdaughter of Danielle and Christopher James Meikrantz

(11 a.m.) ..................................... Elizabeth Emmett Turnerdaughter of Kathryn and Michael Emmett Turner

6

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace ........................................................ James 4:7-10

Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

The Offering* (Please take a moment to sign the attendance register.)

The Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

†

*Online giving is available at firstpresaugusta.org and at the giving kiosk in the Narthex.

Pastor: This is a true statement and worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Let us confess our sins, together.

People: O most merciful Lord and Savior, on the tree of the Cross you provided salvation for sinful man. Where death once existed, now exists life. We confess that the terrible cross is rightfully ours because of our own sins. We believe the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Gracious Father, forgive our sins and give us true repentance through your Holy Spirit for the sake of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Confession of Sin

The Personal Confession of Sin (Please kneel if able to do so)

7

The Hymn of Preparation – O for a Closer Walk with God ...........................Beatitudo†

William Cowper, 1779 | John B. Dykes, 1875

(Verses 1, 2, 4; Children in K4 through fourth grade exit at this time)

The Old Testament Lesson ................................................................ Genesis 35:1-15page 56 in the pew Bible

The Response This is the Word of God,Thanks be to you, O God.

The Offertory – O Worship the King ....................................................... arr. Geschke

O worship the King all-glorious above,O gratefully sing his pow’r and his love;Our shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.

O measureless Might! Ineffable Love!While angels delight to hymn you above,And humbler creation, though feeble their lays, With true adoration shall lisp to your praise.

8

For audio copies of today’s sermons, you may visit the Welcome Center or the church website at firstpresaugusta.org.

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

Sermon – Spiritual Drift ........................................................... Dr. George Robertson

2. Restoration of a life unshackled from diversions (v. 9-15)

1. Power of a life unshackled from sin (v. 1-7)

a. Remembering your forbearers (v. 8)

b. Remembering your name (v. 9, 10)

c. Remembering the covenant (v. 11-13)

a. Confrontation (v. 1)

b. Consecration (v. 2-4)

c. Confirmation (v. 5-7)

d. Remembering your conversations (v. 14, 15)

9

The Hymn of Response – O Breath of Life .........................................Spiritus Vitae† (Verses 1, 3, 4, 5)

Bessie P. Head, ca. 1914 | Mary J. Hammond, ca. 1920

The Postlude – Fanfare and Alleluia ...............................................................WagnerPaul Roberts, Director of Music and Arts

The Benediction (Please lift hands) (Please be seated following the benediction)†

10

I will bow down toward your holy templeand will praise your name for your love and your faithfulness.

Psalm 138:2

The Evening Service

(† Indicates the congregation standing)

The Shorter Catechism, Question 27:

Q. How was Christ humiliated? Christ was humiliated: by being born as a man and born into a poor family; by being made subject to the law and suffering the miseries of this life, the angerof God, and the curse of death on the cross; and by being buried and remainingunder the power of death for a time.

Call to Worship ..................................................................................Mr. John Barrett

Jazz Prelude – When the Stars Burn Down

11

† Song – And Can it Be

© 1994 Scott Roley Music | Words: Charles Wesley | Music: Scott Roley

Meredith Williams, Worship Leader

my

Thou

(Verses 1, 2, 4)

12

† Song – You Are My King

© 1996 worshiptogether.com songs | Billy Foote

die

13

† Song – Your Love, O Lord

© 1999 New Spring Publishing, Inc. | Vandura 2500 Songs | Music: Mac Powell | Third Day | gray dot songs

14

Offertory – Eyes on the Prize ............................................................................Groves

Paul and Silas, bound in jail,Got no money for to go their bail,Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.Paul and Silas thought they’d lost,The dungeon shook and the chains fell off, Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.

Freedom’s name is mighty sweet,and one day soon we are gonna meet. Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on. Got my hand on the Gospel plow, Won’t take nothing for my journey now. Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.

The way is slow, and we’ve so far to go. Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.

Offering and Prayer of Dedication

Testimony – Children’s Ministry Video

Melanie Larson

Only chain a man can standIs that chain of hand in hand,Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on. Ain’t no man on earth controlThe weight of glory on a human soul. Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.

When you see a man walk free, It makes you dream of Jubilee. When you see a child walk free, It makes you dream of Jubilee. When you see a family free,It makes you dream of Jubilee.Keep your eyes on the prize, hold on.

15

Words: Irish 8th Century | Tune: Traditional Irish

† Song – Be Thou My VisionChildren in K4 through second grade exit at this time

(Verses 1, 2, 4)

16

The Silent Prayers of God’s People

Psalm 138 Sermon – A People of Praise ........................................................Dr. George Robertson

a. Before the mighty (v. 1)

1. Courage (v. 1-3)

b. From the heart (v. 3)

b. By means of the Word (v. 2)

a. Expressive Words of Praise (v. 4)

2. Mission (v. 4-5)

b. Attractive Lives of Joy (v. 5)

a. Condescending Thought

3. Humility (v. 6-8)

b. Tenderness of Action

17

† Song – In the Cross of Christ I Glory

© High Street Hymns | Words: John Bowring and Alex Mejias | Music: Alex Mejias and Ross Byrd

CCLI License Number 425646

Benediction

18

19

Diaconate

Lee BakerJulian BattleDavid Blair, chairAllen BlalockRandall BoutwellBreck BrighamChuck BrownMark BruckerChris CawleyTommy DayTony DiRenzoJeff DrakeChris DriverMark Fulcher

Justin HalversonLester HarperAdam HooverGlen JohnsonDennis JonesTommy JonesScott KirchhoffJeff LeeJason LongTroy LorierScott MartinJohn MasseyBobby MassuccoByron Morris, Jr.

John PriceDavid RobertsChip StoryEric SwierskiJason VitalDexter WalkerJeff WestergreenPalmer WestmorelandSteven WhitcombDon Yarid

Deacon Emeritus:James O. Brady

Session

Matt AitkenJim BoddenDan BooneSylvester BrownEric ChouBilly EnglishTom HarleyPhin HitchcockSteve HubbardRon JeffcoatKen LanclosDale MartinBill McCartneyJerry Miller

Ashley PaulkJim ScarbroughRon SkenesBruce Van PeursemMike WattsDavid WhitcombSkip WigginsMatt Willis

Elders Emeriti:W. Hunter Baggs, Jr.Hal D. Beman, Jr.Philip E. Hedges, Jr.C. Barry Whitney, Jr.

Ministry Directors

Chris White .............................................................................................Director of Ministry Operationscwhite@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8837

Mike Hearon ................................................................................................... Associate Pastor, Outreachmhearon@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8846

John Barrett .......................................................................................... Executive Director of Discipleshipjbarrett@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8852

Chris Drinkard ............................................................................... Regional Director of Campus Outreachchrisdrinkard@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8844

Emily Freeman ....................................................................................... Director of Women’s Discipleshipefreeman@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8853

Rick Keuroglian ....................................................................................................Director of Evangelismrkeuroglian@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8843

Clark Newton .................................................................................. Director of Medical Campus Outreachclark@mcoaugusta.org, ext. 8841

Paul Roberts ....................................................................................................Director of Music and Artsproberts@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8826

Jessica Tatro ...............................................................................................Director of Children’s Ministryjtatro@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8832

Glenn Wilkins ............................................................................................... Director of Vision Pathwaysgwilkins@campusoutreach.org, ext. 8900

George Robertson ...............................................................................................................Senior Pastorgrobertson@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8822

Pastors

John Franks ............................................................................................. Associate Pastor, Family Nurturejfranks@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8849

Peter Letchford .........................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Carepletchford@firstpresaugusta.org

Robert Vasholz .........................................................................................Pastoral Associate, Pastoral Carebvasholz@firstpresaugusta.org, ext. 8900

20

CLass CLass DesCription LoCation

College In college or of college age Greene Street Building, first floorMedical Medical professionals/students Greene Street Building, second floorYoung Adults For those in their 20s Old Medical College, second floorSingle Adults For those in their 30s and above Telfair RoomYoung Married Young married couples Young Married RoomStudent Families Parents of elementary – high school students Telfair HallAdult Families Parents of college students and older St. Andrew’s HallCovenanters Parents of college students and older Geneva RoomTrinity Those with grandchildren and older Eve Room

Adult Sunday School Classes A guide to navigating our campus is available in the Welcome Center and in the Sanctuary narthex, and ushers are available to help direct newcomers and guests.